Casual/Seasonal Associate Tax Consultant

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Job Title: Casual/Seasonal Associate Tax Consultant
Location: Freeport, IL, Midwest United States, USA

Company: Compeer Financial
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

Empowered to live. Inspired to work.
Compeer Financial is a member-owned cooperative located in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together team members with a variety of backgrounds and experiences to help provide financial services to support agriculture and rural communities. Join us in a culture that not only promotes meaningful work and professional development, but provides a flexible, hybrid work environment and excellent benefits, which empower you to thrive both personally and professionally.

How we support you:

Hybrid model - up to 50% work from home
Flexible schedules including ample flexibility in the summer months
Up to 9% towards 401k (3% fixed Compeer contribution plus up to 6% match)
Benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life & AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, wellness program & EAP
Vacation, sick leave, holidays/floating holidays, parental leave, and volunteer paid time off
Learning and development programs
Mentorship programs
Cross-functional committee opportunities (i.e. Inclusion Council, emerging professional groups, etc.)
Professional membership/certification reimbursement and more!

Casual/seasonal & intern team members are not eligible for benefits except for state-mandated programs.

To learn more about Compeer Financial visit www.compeer.com/careers.

This position will work part-time January 2026-Mid-April 2026. This position is located out of the Freeport, IL and Janesville, WI office location(s).

The contributions you will make:

The Casual/Seasonal Associate Tax Consultant position at Compeer Financial is designed for individuals who are collaborative, innovative, and dynamic. This role involves assisting the Tax and Accounting team in preparing tax returns and providing administrative support. The position is temporary, spanning from January 2026 to mid-April 2026.

A typical day:

Assist Tax Consultants with input of client financial information for annual payroll filings, monthly accounting, and federal & state tax returns.
Work collaboratively with a team of CPAs, EAs, and tax/accounting professionals to produce quality financial products and services for agricultural producers.
Develop farm tax knowledge specific to the agricultural industry.
Provide administrative support such as organizing documents, scanning, printing, and mailing.

The skills and experience we prefer you have:

High School diploma or equivalent preferred
Minimum 1 year of tax return preparation preferred
High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, organizational and time management skills.
Exercises a high level of ethical and professional judgement.
Strong computer skills, including MS Office, adobe applications and tax and accounting software.
Self-motivated individual driven to learn and grow.
Knowledge of agriculture and agricultural operations is a plus but not required.

How we will take care of you:

Actual hourly rate offered is dependent upon work experience, transferable skills, business needs and market demands. The hourly rate range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Base Pay

$19—$21 USD

Compeer Financial is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Compeer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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Job Post Date: 09/16/25